Q.A.htm

Quality Assurance
bar

MedWatch: The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program allows documention and reporting of adverse drug reactions. The Voluntary MedWatch Form (3500) can be submitted online. FDA Safety Alerts are referenced here .
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) is an independent, not-for-profit health care accrediting body. The ORYX ™ initiative integrates outcomes into the accreditation process. The *Sentinel Event Alerts* are used as compliance benchmarks during JCAHO's on-site surveys. Find performance reports on any Accredited Health Care Organization by using Quality Check™.
The Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. (ACHC) is an independent, private, not-for-profit corporation established in 1986. The North Carolina Association for Home Care created the program, in response to provider concerns for quality in-home aide services and the desire for an alternative program.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides *Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections* and *Hand Hygiene* *in Healthcare Settings*
The California Department of Health Services (DHS) is one of 13 departments comprising the Health and Welfare Agency. This site includes the Health Publications Finder.
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), is a nonprofit corporation organization that is dedicated to the safe use of medications through improvements in drug distribution, naming, packaging, labeling, and delivery system design. ISMP provides an independent review of medication errors that have been voluntarily submitted by practitioners to a national *Medication Errors Reporting (MER)* Program operated by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). All information derived from the MER Program is shared with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and pharmaceutical companies whose products are mentioned in reports. Search Medication Safety Alerts** by DATE or TITLE or QUERY.
Amgen, Inc. recently became aware of the existence in the U.S. of a counterfeit drug product labeled as Neupogen® 300 mcg vials in ten-pack boxes. In cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration *(FDA), Amgen* is informing patients, physicians, pharmacies, and wholesalers about this serious health risk. The counterfeit vials examined to date contain a clear liquid but no active ingredient. View the counterfeit comparison photos here.
Ortho Biotech, recently became aware of the existence in the U.S. of a *counterfeit drug product labeled as PROCRIT®(epoetin alfa) 40,000 U/ml vials in four-pack boxes. In cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)*, Ortho Biotech* is informing patients, physicians, pharmacies, and wholesalers about this serious health risk. View the counterfeit comparison photos here.
Amgen, Inc. recently became aware of the existence in the U.S. of a counterfeit drug product labeled as EPOGEN® (Epoetin alfa) 40,000 U/ml vials in ten-pack boxes. In cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration *(FDA), Amgen* is informing patients, physicians, pharmacies, and wholesalers about this serious health risk. . View the counterfeit comparison photos here.
ConsumerLab.com, provides independent test results to help consumers and healthcare professionals evaluate health, wellness, and nutrition products. Product reviews include Glucosamine and Chondroitin, and MSM. Lab Test Results and News briefs are informative.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) *Medication Errors* Buying Prescription Medicines Online: A Consumer Safety Guide Buying Drugs Online: Beware of 'Rogue Sites' *Agencies Team Up in War Against Internet Health Fraud* *Operation Cure.All :* A War Against Internet Health Fraud Notify FDA About Problem Websites How to Spot Health Fraud
Quackwatch, a member of Consumer Federation of America, is a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to combat health-related frauds, myths, and fads. The Quackwatch Search Engine is a fast way to locate quackery-related information. Links to other related sites include NutriWatch and Chirobase.
The National Council Against Health Fraud (NCAHF), is a non-profit voluntary health agency that focuses on health fraud and misinformation as public health problems. Use the NCAHF Search Engine to find and evaluate a variety of health claims.
Any links or topics you would like included here? Let us know at PharmWell.com